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July 30, 2010
elevation: 8,167 metres (26,794 feet)
location: Dhawalagiri, Nepal
range: Himalaya
coordinates: 28°42' N 83°30' E
first ascent: May 13, 1960 by Kurt Diemberger, Peter Diener, Ernst Forrer, Albin Schelbert, Nyima Dorji and Nawang Dorji
Dhaulagiri
Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain and is located in the Annapurna mountain range of the Himalaya of north central Nepal. Dhaulagiri means "White Mountain".

After its discovery in 1808 by the western world, Dhaulagiri became known as the highest mountain in the world. This lasted for 30 years before being usurped by Kangchenjunga.

Dhaulagiri was first climbed on May 13, 1960 by Kurt Diemberger, Peter Diener, Ernst Forrer, Albin Schelbert, Nyima Dorji and Nawang Dorji of a Swiss/Austrian expedition. This was also the first Himalayan climb supported by an airplane which also crashed during the approach. The airplane, a Pilatus PC-6, was later abandoned on the mountain.

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